SOC 25-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — Western Washington
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Western Washington, WA is $93,380 per year, well above the national median of $65,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Western Washington, WA is $93,380 per year, well above the national median of $65,030. The gap of 43.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,630 and $108,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,910 and the ninetieth at $126,980.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Spokane records the highest median at $107,960. Of the 355 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 73rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,910 | +2.9% |
| 25th | $77,630 | +19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $93,380 | +43.6% |
| 75th | $108,160 | +66.3% |
| 90th | $126,980 | +95.3% |
| Mean | $94,150 | +44.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $93,380 buys what $87,271 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,271US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,380 a year, 43.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,910 to $126,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spokane, at $107,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Western Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $93,380, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,030, so pay in Western Washington, WA is 43.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Western Washington, WA earns more than $126,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spokane, at $107,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Western Washington, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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